Culinary Innovation Lead: Prototyping Nutrition & Taste

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Bridgewater (MA)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Performance-based incentives

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé Health Science is seeking a Senior Chef Culinary Innovation to lead culinary mastership for Nestlé Nutrition & Health, based at the Nestlé Development Center in Bridgewater, NJ. The role supports front-end innovation across all Nutrition & Health centers.

The position is onsite with travel to Fremont, MI and Konolfingen, Switzerland; relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates. 5+ years in culinary leadership or R&D is expected, with expertise in multiple culinary

Qualifications

Culinary Art degree or certifications preferred.
Strong science foundation a plus.
5+ years of professional experience as a culinary chef in high-end restaurants or as an innovation chef in R&D.
Mastery across multiple culinary backgrounds (food, confectionary) and ability to learn new techniques.
Proficient in use of functional ingredients to support prototyping and product development.

Responsibilities

Lead culinary mastership within front-end innovation and transform ideas into prototypes.
Develop prototypes delivering functionality, nutrition and great taste across formats.
Collaborate with Sensory & Product Experience teams for product superiority.
Track consumer trends and present insights to senior leaders.